| Dubai is a city that has grown from literally a fishing | | | | Emirates shopping complex, Ski Dubai is the first indoor |
| village to one of the world's most desired vacation | | | | ski resort in the region. The great thing is that it offers |
| destinations. Why is this? Well for a start, it has been | | | | real snow to its visitors. Whether you are a beginner |
| fortunate enough to invest its oil wealth into building an | | | | or a seasoned professional, Ski Dubai offers various |
| incredible tourist industry. The oil is soon to run out so | | | | levels of runs for those looking for excitement. This is |
| its leaders had to think of alternative ways to keep the | | | | really one place you do not want to miss. The great |
| economy going. As a result, there are many | | | | thing is that it is attached next to one of the largest |
| attractions that you can experience on your visit to the | | | | shopping malls in Dubai so if you go with others that do |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE). | | | | not want to ski, then they can shop and watch you |
| So what are the top 5 must see attractions in Dubai? | | | | through the large glass panels! |
| Burj Khalifa | | | | Burj Al Arab Hotel |
| As the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa is | | | | The Burj Al Arab Hotel is the worlds' only seven star |
| unmissable from pretty much anywhere in Dubai as it | | | | hotel as well as the most luxurious. Not only that, it is |
| pretty much controls the skyline. It stands at 828m | | | | also the world's tallest hotel standing at a colossal 321 |
| (2,717 ft) tall and was unveiled to the world in | | | | metres. It is no wonder that this is one of the most |
| December 2009 at its official opening. If you want to | | | | photographed structures in the world and has been |
| see the wonderful views of the city then you can | | | | something that the local residents are proud of. As you |
| book tickets to 'At The Top' which is at the | | | | see this amazing building, you can view it from pretty |
| Observation deck on the 124th floor. It is advised to | | | | much most places in Dubai. It is illuminated at night in |
| book these in advance. | | | | various colours and it is best to see it as the sun sets. |
| Desert Safari & Dune Bashing | | | | It also has many restaurants which cater for many |
| No trip to Dubai would be complete without the | | | | different palates, seafood being a primary example. |
| renowned Desert safari. After being picked up from | | | | The great thing is that you don't have to be a guest at |
| your hotel in the afternoon, you will be driven into the | | | | the hotel to appreciate its restaurants although you do |
| desert as you watch the sun setting on the horizon. | | | | need to book well I advance as they are usually |
| Your driver will then let down the pressure of the tyres | | | | booked up to months at a time. Also, entrance to the |
| and take you dune bashing. You will then be taken to a | | | | hotel is restricted unless you are a guest or have a |
| campsite where you can go on a camel ride, have | | | | booking so not be disappointed if you are turned away. |
| your hand painted with henna as well as sand | | | | Palm Jumeirah |
| boarding. After this you can indulge in some classic | | | | Often described as one of the modern wonders of |
| Middle Eastern food from the barbecue in the | | | | the world, the Palm Jumeirah is an absolute must see |
| company of many other visitors from around the | | | | attraction in Dubai. It is a man made island of the coast |
| world as well as enjoy shisha (water pipe). This is then | | | | of Dubai in the shape of a tree. The sheer size of the |
| concluded by the evening's entertainment which is in | | | | Palm Island is breathtaking as it comprises of world |
| the form of belly dancing which you can also get | | | | class hotel chains, shopping malls as well as villas |
| involved in. | | | | which are home to the world's stars such as David |
| Ski Dubai | | | | Beckham. Transportation is can be taxi, your own hire |
| Sun is something that is expected in the Middle East | | | | vehicle or monorail. |
| but how about snow? Based in the Mall of the | | | | |